Which available free agents could provide Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton with some assistance following his sensational return?
As Cam Newton put it, you couldn’t tell a lie better than this.
The Carolina Panthers quarterback had a day to remember from just a handful of snaps after rejoining the team on Thursday. Two touchdowns from his first two plays was nothing short of astonishing and the leadership demonstrated by the Auburn product on the sidelines was another massive contributing factor to an impressive victory at the Arizona Cardinals.
According to head coach Matt Rhule, Newton will be getting the majority of first-team reps in practice this week to develop chemistry with an abundance of weapons in the passing game. This is the biggest indicator yet that the former No. 1 overall selection will be starting in Week 11 against the Washington Football Team.
Carolina has $5 million and some change in spare salary-cap funds after their decision to acquire Newton in free agency. A move that has galvanized everyone associated with the franchise.
Carolina Panthers want to win now with Cam Newton.
The Panthers are still right in the thick of things when it comes to a potential playoff spot. There is a lot of football still to play, but things are starting to look up providing Newton builds on an astonishing start to his second stint in Carolina.
This is also a win-now move.
Despite the talk of rebuilding when the team was struggling.
With this in mind, should there be an option available on the free-agent market that could provide the Panthers and Newton with assistance, they’d be foolish not to explore the possibility of further recruitments ahead of the run-in.
Here are three veteran players looking for a home that could enhance Newton’s chances of thriving in the coming weeks.